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Macao Imperial Tea now open at SM City

By Evo Joel Contrivida

February 27, 2020

Adding to the growing list of Milk Tea brands in Palawan is the most-tweeted Macao-born milk tea known as Macao Imperial.

It opened its 150th branch in the country last February 24 at SM City Puerto Princesa. It is the 12th branch owned Avin Ong.

“Macau is originally from Macau, but it’s bigger here in the Philippines than in Macau. We’re bringing in to major cities na rin, and we believe Puerto Princesa is ready na sa mga milk tea brand like this,” said Paula Bondoc, a franchisee.

Macao Imperial is famous for its three bestsellers: the Cheesecake and Pearl Milk Tea and Cream Cheese Oreo and Matcha flavors.

“So I would say that what Macao different from other milk tea brands in the Philippines is that we have so much varaiety, kung hindi ka talaga mahilig sa Milk tea we have sodas, yakult versions, hot and cold coffee, maraming variety of drinks. So we have cakes. As you noticed hindi lang sya counter type, café type sya, marami syang graphics, instagrammable sya kaya maraming nag se-selfie,” Bondoc added.

Macao Imperial Tea – Philippines is handled by the Fredley Group of Companies— the same group behind other exciting food concepts such as Sandaya Yakiniku-Fisher Mall, Shabu-shabu Ichiban, Mitasu Charcoal Yakiniku, and Ersao Wind Tagaytay.

During the opening, 100 customers were given a chance to the buy one plus one promo that comes with customized tumbler.

The cups are reusable and prices start at P120 per 18oz to P140 per 23oz depending on the add ons.